Thetis, the sea-goddess, riding a Hippocamp | Greek vase, Athenian red figure kylix

P12.8 THETIS RIDING KETOS

Museum Collection: British Museum, London, United Kingdom
Catalogue Number: London E130
Beazley Archive Number: 250178
Ware: Attic Red Figure
Shape: Cup, stemless
Painter: Attributed to London E 130 Painter
Date: --
Period: Classical

SUMMARY

The Nereis Thetis, riding on the back of a Ketos (sea monster) delivers the arms of Akhilleus. She holds one piece of the armour, a leg greave, in her hand.

ARTICLESThetis, Nereides, Ketea

 
 
Theoi Project Copyright © 2000 - 2007, Aaron Atsma